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Texas lawmakers approve redistricting map favouring Republicans
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
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The two sides are waging an information war to win international sympathy and shore up support at home.
Saving China's finless porpoise from the brink of extinction
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Manager Brendan Rodgers insists the failure to strengthen Celtic's squad for their Champions League play off with Kairat was "not my decision" and concedes that he has to "accept where it's at".
Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned
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Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun
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Arsenal move ahead of Spurs in race for £60m Eze
Arsenal launch a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze, who is expected to choose them ahead of Tottenham.
Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next?
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'Ice cream man' in fatal Wembley attack named
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Is this the end of asylum seeker hotels?
An Epping hotel was blocked from accommodating asylum seekers - could more follow?
Man who shot PC with crossbow is jailed
The judge hears Jason King also stabbed a neighbour's partner in the stomach.
Hodgkinson cruises to 800m win in Lausanne
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, with compatriot Georgia Hunter Bell finishing third.
Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
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'Chilling' political interference of BBC must stop, says former news boss
The BBC's former director of news James Harding delivers the TV industry's flagship annual lecture.
'Chilling' political interference in BBC must stop, says former news boss
The BBC's former director of news James Harding delivers the TV industry's flagship annual lecture.